So… what is the status of the “status quo”?
My Perspective: Ephraim Seidman, Chair, Israel Education and Advocacy, JCRCA lot of ink has been spilled recently about the “status quo” on the Temple...
Identity, race, and the importance of sharing our stories
The recent controversy over Whoopi Goldberg’s comments regarding Jews and race – along with the Jewish communal reaction – is as much about the...
The many lessons from Colleyville and the right time for government...
Beyond the clear lessons from Colleyville on security, vigilance, and preparedness – the most enduring lesson may be on how Antisemitism framed around Israel...
Richmond-area religious, organization leaders express support to the Jewish Community,...
Editor’s note: The following statement was issued by the Federation on Jan. 17.
Richmond – This weekend, we watched the unfolding situation in horror at...
Renewing Our Relationships, Presenting Our Advocacy Issues
Connecting with and forming relationships with our legislators - and our local and statewide officials - is a year-round emphasis of our JCRC work.In...
Engaging from the center, Advocating for All: Fighting Antisemitism from all...
As we at JCRC prepare for another season of political advocacy there is certainly an awareness of the interesting times we are in.Recent ElectionsOur...
How We Define Success and How We Define Community
One enduring aspect of our Jewish community reality in 2021 is a perceived sense of conflict and tension. It is often these concepts we...
A Year of Promise, Opportunity, and Vigilance – Your JCRC in...
The year ahead holds many challenges for Jewish community relations work. The rise in Antisemitism has us all legitimately concerned - as does the...
Hopes for the Year Ahead – Taking Stock of the Year...
By David Cohen
Director Jewish Community Relations, JCFRT’Shuvah is a major theme of the coming High Holidays.Jewish tradition asks us to take stock of our...
In Search of Jewish Communal Unity
By David Cohen
Director Jewish Community Relations, JCFROver the past several months the Jewish community has been struggling with how to best respond to both...
